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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,450.60, 36,675.90 and 16,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,450.60, 36,675.90 and 16,674.60 is: 25,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,450.60 : 36,675.90 = 16,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,450.60/36,675.90 = 16,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,450.60x = 36,675.90 × 16,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,450.60x = 611,555,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,555,962.14/24,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.90

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